The next time you buy your Wawa coffee, think of this: A very small portion of your purchase may be going into the pockets of New Jersey politicians. The Star Ledger reported over the weekend that the popular convenience store chain has significantly upped its donations to New Jersey politicians over the past two years.…
There will be some major changes in the Wildwood Crest school district this year. The Wildwood Leader reports that Superintendent Dennis Anderson and Crest Memorial School Principal Ann-Maria Guevara are both retiring at the end of the school year, which concludes on June 30th. Anderson also serves as the Superintendent of the Wildwood School District. …
A major forest fire that sent smoke to Cape May County this week is now declared under control. State officials say a fire that scorched approximately 1,500 acres in Downe Township was brought under control during the overnight hours. A few hotspots still remain but they could be doused by some rain Friday evening. No…
A motor vehicle accident claimed two lives in Middle Township. Police there say Jeffrey Natale and Stephen Carsten were killed on impact. The incident took place Thursday evening on Route 47 just south of the Wildwood Water Works bend. James McDonnell and the (17) year old passenger were airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City…
An early morning accident in Hamilton Township shut down the roadway there for three hours. Police say a vehicle driven by David McAvaddy, age 41, of Egg Harbor Township hit a marked patrol vehicle. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and neither driver sustained life threatening injuries. A section of Route 40 between Landis and Estelle Ave was…
The first of two big concert events by the Greater Wildwoods Chamber of Commerce happens this weekend. Every year the chamber hosts a spring and fall concert. The Sensational Spring Weekend begins tonight with a dance party at the Wildwoods Convention Center with the David Christopher Band. Saturday will feature a free street fair at Fox…
A North Jersey Assemblyman has called out Caesars for its attempts to open a casino in New York. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, who chairs of the Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee, issued a statement noting Caesars Entertainments’ years of opposition to expand gaming options in other parts of New Jersey. Caesars owns four casinos in Atlantic City. “For Caesars to impede…
The “Sandy Bill of Rights” continues to sit on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk. Senate President Steve Sweeney issued a statement Thursday saying action should be taken by the governor to sign the bill into law. Sweeney has been the main driver of the bill, which he says will make the state more effective in helping…
A new poll shows lessening support to consolidate towns. The Rugers-Eagleton poll says that 45 percent support consolidating their municipal government with that of a neighboring community, down nine points from a March 2010 Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. While nearly four in ten think consolidation means more efficiency, fewer say local services would improve. Just 20 percent think services…
Two more people have been charged in connection with drug related offense in Wildwood. Police there announced the arrest of Joemar Burgos and say they are searching for Marilyn Burgos, both of Wildwood. They were both charged with heroin possession, possession of a firearm, and related offenses. Police say they seized a .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun, heroin,…